IndianAmericans run about 40% of America's hospitality industry – and 70% of those IndianAmericans have the last name “Patel.” While the name Patel has become synonymous with business, especially in the South Asian community, that reputation hasn't come easy, and hasn't always come with a lot of rewards.

Learn more here:

The New York Times. “A Patel Motel Cartel.” http://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/04/mag...

NPR. “Here to Stay: How IndianBorn Innkeepers Revolutionized America's Motels.” http://www.npr.org/2016/03/05/4691809...

Colorlines. “How a Staple of Americana Became the IndianAmerican Dream.” http://www.colorlines.com/articles/ho...

Music tracks courtesy of APM and Audio Network.

Presented by: Sana Saeed
Written by: Sana Saeed
Edited by: Brian Joseph
Animations by: Debbie Schedivy
Produced by: Sana Saeed

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